Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Mount Kilimanjaro Cultural Encounter & Hot Spring
Mount Kilimanjaro Cultural Encounter & Hot Spring
Early morning pickup:
We will pick you up early in the morning at your hotel in Materuni. Our driver will be ready to greet you and ensure a prompt departure for the day's adventure.
Materuni experience:
The tour will start with a visit to Materuni, a beautiful village nestled on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. You will have the opportunity to explore the local culture, interact with the community, and witness the picturesque landscapes.
Chemka Hot Spring excursion:
After the Materuni experience, we will head to the renowned Chemka Hot Spring. This natural oasis is famous for its crystal-clear blue waters, surrounded by lush greenery. You will have ample time to relax, swim, and enjoy the serene atmosphere.
Return to the hotel:
After a rejuvenating day, we will ensure a comfortable return to your hotel, concluding the tour with lasting memories of Materuni and Chemka Hot Spring.
- Main Destination:
- Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
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Karibu Heritage House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Before beginning your excursion to the Serengeti, your guide will provide a briefing. After breakfast, at around 7:00am, you will check out of your hotel in Arusha. The drive to the park's entrance, 250km (155mi), will take approximately 4.5 to 5 hours. On the way to the Serengeti, you will stop in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a wildlife drive, with an optional visit to Olduvai Gorge and a Masai hamlet. Before reaching the Serengeti (Naabi Gate), you will have the opportunity to see the Ngorongoro Crater from the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint, which is situated at an elevation of about 600m (2,000ft). The afternoon game drive will commence after lunch and continue until evening. You will then return to your campsite for dinner and spend the night there.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will go on another wildlife drive in the Serengeti National Park. You might encounter animals you have not seen previously. The Serengeti is home to the Big Five (lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and leopards), and you may have the chance to see all of them today! After lunch at a picnic location, you will drive to Ngorongoro Crater. The caldera opens up before you as you approach the crater's edge. This approximately 20km (12mi) wide crater houses about 25,000 creatures. You will spend the night in a campsite right on the crater's edge, with breathtaking views of the caldera.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
You will descend over 600m (2,00ft) into the crater to observe the diverse fauna. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is home to a variety of wildlife, including herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, warthog, hippo, and enormous African elephants, supported by a year-round water and food supply.
This beautiful national park also boasts an abundant predator population, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and elusive leopards. Some of these predators may require a trained eye to spot.
We will visit Lake Magadi, the crater's largest and shallowest alkaline lake in the southwest quadrant. You can often see large groups of flamingos, hippos, and other waterfowl here.
Your safari driver will take you to Engutuk Tok, a popular hangout spot near the hippo pool. Here, you can relax and use restroom facilities. In the late afternoon, we will head back to the camp to pack our belongings before returning to Arusha town.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
